FARMINGTON – Congratulations to Blessed Bargains Thrift Store at the Farmington First Congregational Church. On Saturday, Feb. 23, it will celebrate its 15th Anniversary!

To thank our loyal customers they will be having a half-price sale, so come on down for a bargain — and some punch and cookies. Thanks to Dottie Bean for the news!

Police news

There will be a Community Forum on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Level Community Room, Farmington Town Hall, 531 Main St. Chief Willey will be holding the second of his quarterly Community Forums. This event is an opportunity for community members to ask questions and provide feedback about the police department. Attendees will also be asked to help map out strategies for future crime prevention efforts. Also, there will be a tour of the Police Department facility. Don’t miss this opportunity to have input and ask questions.

The CHaD Battle of the Badges All Star Hockey Championship will be held at the Verizon Arena in Manchester on March 16 at 5 p.m. Greg Gough is representing the Farmington Police Department as a member of ‘Team East’. All of the funds that are raised or donated go to CHaD — the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth. Please click on the link on our Facebook page to get more information or to make a donation. Ptl. Gough also has tickets that can be purchased for $10.

School news

High School progress reports will be distributed on Friday, Feb. 22.

February vacation runs Feb. 25 through Feb. 29. Have a fun and safe vacation!

Fundraiser dance

Venture Crew 55, a community service organization of the Boy Scouts of America, will be hosting a Snow Flake Benefit Dance for the Farmington Tigers Special Olympics Team at the Farmington Recreation Center on Feb. 23, from 6-10 p.m. Cost is $3 per person. This is a family event, everyone is welcome. There will be bake goods, and raffles and prizes.

Student movie debut

The debut of “Lose Me At The Dance” will be Thursday, March 7! The movie was made by Henry Wilson Memorial School 7th and 8th grade students. It is about a terminally ill student, with a sunny disposition, who befriends a depressed teen with the rest of his life ahead of him. Together they search for the meaning of life. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with food and refreshments, movie will start promptly at 6 p.m. and runs for an hour. A question and answer session with the cast and crew will follow. Don’t miss this opportunity to support this great project!

Historical Society

Congratulations to Tyler Johnson, the 2012 recipient of the Farmington Historical Society $500 scholarship which was awarded by society President Dottie Bean and Secretary Joyce White. Tyler is a 2012 FHS graduate who is continuing his studies at the University of Vermont, majoring in political science and history leading to a career in international justice. Thanks to JoAnn Doke and Puddledock for the news.

Caregivers Support Group

Jean Breton is starting a caregiver support group in March. The name of the group is titled Caregivers Unite and it will be the first Monday of each month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Woman’s Club room above the library. The first meeting is March 4. Contact info is 366-6178. Thanks to Jean for the news.

Goodwin Library

Inclement weather closings: If the weather is bad and the roads are not safe to travel on be sure to call the library at 755-2944 before heading out. We want to keep our staff and patrons safe and we are happy to renew materials for you. You may self-renew online or by email (circulation@goodwinlibrary.org). We do not charge late fines for days that we are closed.

Free Tax Assistance: The Goodwin Library is pleased to offer free tax assistance to those whose adjusted gross income is $57,000 or less. The Library is offering this program through the VITA tax program. Appointments are available both at the Library and at the Rochester Community Center. Please call 755-2944 ext. 2 for more information and to make an appointment.

Tax Form Delay: Due to the late passage of the 2012 tax laws, the IRS has delayed the printing of many tax forms, and in particular, the tax form instruction books. The Library is receiving daily updates from the IRS regarding the release and shipping of these forms and instructions. As of Feb. 7, we were notified that the 1040 Instruction Book was uploaded online at www.irs.gov, but there was no shipping date for the printed copies. We strongly suggest that you call 755-2944 ext. 2 to ensure that we have received the forms that you are looking for. Please note that the

IRS does post all forms as they are updated on their website and that these forms can be accessed online at the Goodwin Library.

The next Writers Group is on Wednesday Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. Whether you are a poet, a memoirist, a playwright, author of fiction or non-fiction or even a singer / songwriter…come share your work.

Rec. Dept.

No Bingo on these dates: Feb. 27 (February vacation) and March 13 (Town meeting).

500 Boys and Girls Club

Baseball/Softball sign ups will be held at the Henry Wilson School Cafeteria on the following dates and times: Tuesday, March 5, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday, March 6, 6-8 p.m.; Thursday, March 7, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, March 9; 9 a.m.-noon; Wednesday, March 13, 6-8 p.m.; Thursday, March 14, 6-8 p.m.; and Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m.-noon

Meetings

The Board of Selectmen will meet Monday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m.

The Budget Committee will meet Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m.

The Planning Board will meet Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. (all in Selectmen’s Chambers.)